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Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon

Attributes:

Producer:

Robert Hall Winery

Region:

Paso Robles, United States

Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: CGCW Rating: 85

Acidity:

soft

Flavors:

dark chocolate

Fruit:

fruity

2005: Tastings Rating: 90

Acidity:

soft, tangy

Complexity:

deep, supple

Flavors:

cinnamon, dark berries

Texture:

fleshy

2004: CGCW Rating: 88

Complexity:

supple

Flavors:

berry-like, oak, spice

2003: CGCW Rating: 86

Flavors:

cola

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Acidity:

fresh

Body:

solid

Flavors:

black currant, herb, mineral, oak

2002: CGCW Rating: 84

Flavors:

black cherry, toasty oak

Fruit:

ripe

2001: CGCW Rating: 88

Flavors:

cedar, currant, plum

Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 86

Complexity:

focused

Flavors:

blackberry, cedar, chocolate, mineral, mocha

Food Matches:

Cheese: Blue Cheese, Brie, Provolone
Fish or Shellfish: Sea Bass
Herbs & Spices: Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Game, Kidney, Roast Beef, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Carpaccio
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Potatoes, Roasted Mixed Vegetables

Cabernet Sauvignon:

(cab er nay saw vee nyon)—This highly adaptable grape grows almost anywhere it is relatively warm, but the best wines come from the Burgundy region of France (where it is a noble variety), California, and Australia. It became famous through the red wines of the Médoc district of Bordeaux and is now grown in Washington, southern France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make wines that are high in tannin and medium- to full-bodied. Usually identified as having black currant or cassis flavors, the grape can also possess vegetal tones when the grapes are less than ideally ripe. The best wines are rich and firm with great depth, and are often aged for fifteen years or more. Because it is highly tannic, Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with other less-tannic grapes such as Merlot.

Domaine du Vieux Chêne 'Dame Vielle' Vin de Pays de Vaucluse

Attributes:

Producer:

Domaine du Vieux Chêne

Region:

Vin de Pays de Vaucluse, France

Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tastings Rating: 86

Acidity:

tangy

Body:

medium body

Food Matches:

Cheese: Brie, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Duck Confit, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Pheasant, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Farmed Venison, Game, Goulash, Goulash, Grilled Beef, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Lamb, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Lentils, Mushrooms, Olives, Black, Ratatouille

Fox Gordon 'Eight Uncles' Shiraz

Attributes:

Producer:

Fox Gordon

Region:

Barossa Valley, Australia/New Zealand

Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90

Acidity:

soft

Flavors:

blackberry, candied, dark fruit, mocha, plum, tobacco

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 89

Complexity:

supple

Texture:

round, velvety

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 86

Compliments:

pleasant

Flavors:

plum, spice

2004: Tanzer Rating: 89

Acidity:

clean, fresh

Complexity:

deep

Compliments:

delicious, powerful

Flavors:

berry, bitter, blackberry, cassis, chocolate, pepper

Fruit:

juicy

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 89

Complexity:

deep, layered, rich

Flavors:

blackberry, oak, pepper, spice

Texture:

viscous

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 91

Complexity:

rich

Compliments:

distinctive

Flavors:

cherry, spice

Texture:

dense

2004: Tanzer Rating: 90

Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 90

Acidity:

lively

Food Matches:

Cheese: Brie, Feta, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna w/Meat, Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Chili, Game, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Red Meat Cajun Style, Roast Beef
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Garlic, Mushrooms, Ratatouille

Barossa Valley:

North of Adelaide, this relatively warm region of South Australia is home to Australia’s largest winery. It is famous for its robust Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as rich Sémillon and Riesling (both of which are grown in the cooler hills).


Syrah:

Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.


Shiraz:

Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.

Chicken with Artichoke Hearts, Tomato, and Rosemary

Rated

Ingredients

1/4 lb pancetta or bacon
1 chicken, 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
2 fresh rosemary sprigs, each about 3 inches long

Preparation

1 Select a wide, heavy sauté pan with a lid that will accommodate the chicken. Fry the pancetta or bacon in the pan over medium heat until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain, then crumble when cool. Pour off all but 1 tbsp of the fat from the pan.

2 Meanwhile, hack the breasts in half crosswise. Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

3 Return the sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sauté, turning once, until well browned, about 4 minutes on each side.

4 Add the garlic. Raise the heat to high, add the wine, and bring to a boil. Add the artichoke hearts (halve them if large) with their liquid and the tomatoes. Dust the chicken with the pepper flakes and tuck in the rosemary sprigs. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

5 Remove the chicken to a serving platter, arranging skin side up. Continue boiling the sauce until reduced by half, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour the sauce, vegetables, and rosemary sprigs over the chicken. Sprinkle with the crumbled pancetta or bacon and serve hot.

Yield

serves 4 to 6

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: serves 4 to 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 880 Calories from Fat: 332

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 36.86g
56%  
Carbohydrates 14.22g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 5.31g
21%  
Saturated Fat 10.6g
53%  
Calories 880.03kcal
44%  
Cholesterol 349.26mg
116%  
Protein 115.37g
192%  
Sodium 979.63mg
40%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
11%  
Vitamin A
17%  
Vitamin C
24%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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